Garrett measures draft prospects against Colombo

IRVING – The Cowboys honored Marc Colombo on Wednesday, giving the retiring offensive tackle a couple of jerseys and a scrapbook detailing his time with the club.

But I thought the biggest tribute paid came when coach Jason Garrett talked about how he and other members of the team’s brain trust measure draft prospects against Colombo, who started at right tackle for Dallas from 2006-2010 and was known as a hard-working, fierce competitor.

“We ask, ‘Is he a Colombo? No one is a Colombo, but he’s a poor man’s Colombo,’ and that’s said in a high regard,” Garrett said.

Colombo, who started last season for Miami, signed a ceremonial one-year contract to retire as a Cowboy. He was honored by the club before its annual pre-draft news conference.

“There are certain guys that give you a tingle down your arms and spine. I consider Marc Colombo one of those guys,” Garrett said. “Damn good football player. He made me want to get out of bed and come to work each day.”